Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica
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A well-known, precisely crafted, historic harmonica with a pearwood comb and an amazing tone.
The Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica follows in has been played by world-famous musicians like John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, Little Walter, and Paul Butterfield. The Hohner Marine Band is a number-one choice among top professionals and one of the most recognizable harmonicas all over the world. Known for its full tone, wood comb, and its patented cover plates, the Marine Band harmonica was there when harmonica blues was born. The Marine Band harp is a result over 100 years of Hohner German craftsmanship.
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Hohner is a family company founded in 1857 in Trossingen, Germany by Matthias Hohner. Hand-made quality and close attention to detail has set Hohner apart from the beginning. A top leading brand in harmonicas, Hohner harps are distributed worldwide. Hohner harmonicas are played on the street by buskers, in intimate nightclubs, on festival stages, and even in Carnegie Hall. Despite a diverse harmonica line used in music from country to classical genres, the most famous Hohner harmonicas are their simple, 10-hole diatonics used frequently by blues, rock, country, and folk musicians.
Features
- 10-hole diatonic
- Standard (Richter) tuning
- Reeds: 20
- Reedplates: Brass; 0.9 mm
- Pearwood comb
- Length: 10cm
- Hohner harmonicas feature:
- Improved reed profiles to increase reed life by over 200%
- Precision die punches to ensure reed plates with unparalleled air tightness
- Improved tuning accuracy (through investment in innovative new tools)
- Extremely stable stainless steel covers that won't tarnish and are easy to clean
- Dynamic range and highest volume of most any commercially made harmonica
- Super-fast response at all volume levels
- Easily adjustability for overblows
- A unique Hohner sound that is a tone benchmark for blues, folk, and rock
Play the Marine Band harmonica and be a part of history when you order today.
Review Snapshot®
by PowerReviews(based on 29 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (11)
- Easy to play (10)
- Quality craftsmanship (10)
- Consistent (9)
- Warm tone (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment (7)
- Small venues (4)
- Soundtracks (4)
- Jazz clubs (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (7), Novice (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Marine Band harmonicas
There is no doubt--none whatsoever--that a Marine Band harmonica is one of the best sounding harmonicas in the world. The bluesy tone of the wood comb cant be beat. I certainly ...Read complete review
There is no doubt--none whatsoever--that a Marine Band harmonica is one of the best sounding harmonicas in the world. The bluesy tone of the wood comb cant be beat. I certainly have a bunch of them. But dont let any new harp players on here be fooled. There are significant problems to playing a Marine Band. I also contend that quality control at the Hohner factory is poor. MB harps come out all different, you never know what you are going to get. As for problems, here are what I've experienced with Marine Bands:
1) the wooden comb warps, that is the holes shift. Holes you play a lot tend to "move around." Your 4 hole will open up wider, thus "pinching" the 3 and 5, making them smaller and harder to play.
2) the wooden comb swells out when it gets moist with the moisture of your lips. If you play and MB for even 30 or 40 minutes, the wooden comb will bulge out and rip your lips up while you play. I find the Special 20 much easier to play, and to solo on, than an MB. The plastic comb of the Special 20 wont warp or swell.
3) the MB has those nasty metal rails along the top and bottom of the comb, again rendering it hard to solo.
Some guys I know love Marine Band harps and would never give them up. Fine. Again, these are fantastic sounding harps, but with so many other choices on the market, I dont usually buy MBs any more. Special 20s are my favorite, Golden Melody's are terrific, and best of all, the Suzuki Manji
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Most Liked Negative Review
pretty good harp
This is a good little harmonica but is way overpriced. It is comparable to the Suzuki Folkmaster in tune and quality except for the way it is nailed together and it is twice the price...Read complete review
This is a good little harmonica but is way overpriced. It is comparable to the Suzuki Folkmaster in tune and quality except for the way it is nailed together and it is twice the price. True, you seldom have to disasemble a hormonica but you will sonner or later and for a couple of dollars more, the Hohner special 20 is easier to work on and is a little slicker design.
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Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
Enjoy practicing and entertaining others.The Hohner Hamonica is very simple to use and pick up melodies quickly to entertain with. I have only two regrets.(1)that I didn't start playing the harmonica decades ago and (2)trying to find a tool small enough to disassemble the front plates for maintenance.I purchased a multifunctional tool that allows one to work on watches but it was not small enough to turn the heads of the screws holding the front plate on.Any suggestions? Once I can find the correct tool that will allow me to maintain and clean my harmonic I would gladly raise my four star to five.It's a great instrument for novice and professional alike.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- School Bands
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
this is the orginal hohner harmonica.my grandmother had the first one i saw.i was age 7 then.i bought my own at age 9.had one ever since then.this or the special 20 or the blues harp are the best hohner makes.all still made in germany.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
the marine band 1896 is the classic best harmonica hohner makes.I had one as a kid.Some people dont like the wood comb.It seems to give this harp a warmer tone.Made in germany,its excellent quality.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
My buddy JC do the harp work, he likes it. It sound good, easy to blow, what else is there a need of??
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Made In Germany
- Quality And Good Tune
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Usual Hohner Quality
- Warm Tone
Cons
- Difficult To Cleanadjust
- Nailed Together
- Price Compares Bolt Ups
Best Uses
- Accompaniment
- Small Venues
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
This is a good little harmonica but is way overpriced. It is comparable to the Suzuki Folkmaster in tune and quality except for the way it is nailed together and it is twice the price. True, you seldom have to disasemble a hormonica but you will sonner or later and for a couple of dollars more, the Hohner special 20 is easier to work on and is a little slicker design.
Pros
- Consistent
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Soundtracks
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
If your a new harmonica player don't waste your time with other harps buy a Marine Band.
Pros
- Easy To Play
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
Best gift for husband wanting to learn a new instrument.
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Cons
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Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
I think Marine Bands are the best they've been in at least 20 years!
Pros
- Quality Craftsmanship
- Rich Sound
- Warm Tone
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
Recently I pulled a long forgotten Marine Band C Harmonica out of a storage box. Still in pristine condition with great tonal quality. Will finally have to learn to play it after half a century. And oh yes, there was a barely legible price sticker on the bottom of the box...[$]!
Pros
- Looks good plays well
Cons
- Took about a month to get
Best Uses
Comments about Hohner 1896 Marine Band Harmonica:
i ordered from amazon and was very surprised with how quickly i received the shipment, i was expecting the same from musicians friend. but it took nearly a month for the package to arrive. Ah well.. i did receive the package and everything sounds good so far though. I'll be using it tonight in a show.
